Part-Time Nursery Admin & Admissions Coordinator

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group Newport is seeking a friendly Nursery Administrator to keep the nursery running smoothly. The role covers welcoming families, handling enquiries, admissions support, updating records and providing admin support across HR and recruitment.

This part-time post (20 hours/week, typically Mon/Wed/Fri) offers a busy, varied environment and the chance to connect with the local community while upholding confidentiality and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in reception or customer-facing admin.
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office and databases.
• Confidential handling of information and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Welcome families, visitors and professionals with a friendly, helpful approach.
• Answer enquiries in person and over the phone.
• Support parents through the nursery admissions process.
• Arrange nursery viewings and send information packs.
• Book settling visits and maintain accurate records in the nursery management system.
• Maintain children's files, accident records and other documentation.
• Provide administrative support for HR processes, including interviewing and recruitment paperwork.
• Promote the nursery through social media, newsletters and emails.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative duties

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Database systems

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group Newport is seeking a friendly Nursery Administrator to keep the nursery running smoothly. The role covers welcoming families, handling enquiries, admissions support, updating records and providing admin support across HR and recruitment.

This part-time post (20 hours/week, typically Mon/Wed/Fri) offers a busy, varied environment and the chance to connect with the local community while upholding confidentiality and excellent customer service.